Traditional Climbing Fundamentals

This event is available only at the host's venue. Please book from the available dates listed.

1 - 8 Guest(s)

Time to get rad on trad!Prerequisites
Outdoor Lead Climbing or comparable abilities
Objectives
After spending considerable time climbing indoors in Seattle and taking Kaf’s outdoor intro courses, it’s time to participate in the intermediate class, Trad Climbing Fundamentals. It’s a must for all climbers who want to progress into a confident, competent climber of all styles of outdoor rock climbing.
During this important rock climbing course, you will begin honing your skill-set as a traditional gear climber.
We will spend 2 days helping you to refine your techniques and begin developing the necessary knowledge to accurately assess systems and scenarios that you will encounter for the rest of your climbing career.
The curriculum includes:
Comprehensive climbing knots
Artificial Gear placement
Rope management
How to catch a lead fall
Cleaning a route
Advanced movement & technique
Continued natural anchor construction
Artificial anchor construction
Advanced rappelling techniques
Communication
Lead belaying (ATC & GRIGRI)
Mock leading/lead climbing
How and when to fall
Picking appropriate routes
Down-climbing
Proper clipping techniques
Mental tips for lead climbing
Assessing fixed protection
Building top rope anchors
Locations
Will vary depending on weather.
Vantage
Mt. Erie
Smith Rocks, OR
Equipment
You will be responsible for bringing the following gear:
Personal climbing equipment including helmet, harness
Lunches
Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
You will receive a full packing list upon registration, but feel free to contact Kaf Adventures with any gear specifics questions you have.
Included in trip cost
Professional instruction
Passes and permits
Group climbing equipment including ropes, belay devices, anchor and traditional climbing protection
Group camping equipment including tents, stoves, cookware
Dinner and Breakfast
NOT included in trip cost
Transportation (carpool options available)
Personal climbing equipment including helmet, harness, and shoes
Personal camping equipment
Rentals are available at a reasonable cost. Kaf Adventures had done it’s very best to create a rental program affordable to your needs.
Transportation
We recognize that transportation can be tricky. Once registered, Kaf will provide information regarding meeting times, locations and any required parking permits. If interested in carpooling, we will orchestrate a meeting place between participants.
Next Steps
After completing this course, you will have the necessary skills to participate in our advanced course Traditional Lead Climbing and you will be well on the way to Two Day Mulit-Pitch Climbing.
And to get you really excited by all of the fantastic experiences rock climbing training will prepare you for, take a look at our international rock climbing trips. Once you’re confident with your climb skills, joining us on a climbing holiday to Africa, Thailand, Taiwan, India and Mexico is an opportunity you won’t want to miss out on!

TICKET INFORMATION

Standard

$298.41 per person

MEETING LOCATION

Note: The exact location will be disclosed once the host has accepted your request.

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Kaf – (pronounced like cough) – is an old mystical Hebrew word meaning ‘the power to actualize potential.’
The Hebrew legend goes that Kaf is a sacred mythological mountain that surrounds the world and bounds the horizon. This mountain rests upon the emerald stone of sakhrat, which emanates miraculous power; together, their reflection makes the sky blue.
Kaf Adventures is dedicated to self-discovery, wilderness skill education and leadership development through outdoor recreation, adventure travel, and wilderness exploration. We always strive to maintain an awareness of our impact on the natural environment and of different cultures we visit.
Kaf Adventures arose out of the outdoor passions of owner and operator, Mick Pearson. Mick began studying outdoor recreation in 1997, and felt the value of experiential education while spending time with others in wild places. These experiences and interactions impacted his life, created a place for self-discovery, and gave him an appreciation for the natural world. Thus Kaf Adventures was born out of his experiences and has shared a parallel process with Mick’s journeys.
What makes Kaf, Kaf? You, me and the places we go together! Kaf is all about community. Students do not just zoom in and out of our classes; they become members of the Kaf community. Though our adventures in nature, our community members form unique bonds with each other that continue to grow once back in the city.
The 3 segments of Kaf: Outdoor Exploration, Adventure Travel, and Team Development. Within each segment you will find a place to learn, experience and reflect upon your daily existence.

With this bundle discount, you will receive several tickets at a discounted price for this experience.
This plan is ideal for any group event such as birthday parties, bridal showers, or company events.

If you love to retake an experience or want to invite your friends along, then you should definitely take advantage of this plan.